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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 465.01 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 465.01 and 173.00 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 465.01 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/465.01 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 465.01 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 80,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,447.46/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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